HSE Advisor (Midlands)

Overview

In this role you will provide proactive health and safety support across a major civil infrastructure project. You’ll work with site teams, engineers, and subcontractors to uphold company procedures, client requirements, and legislation. You will help drive a positive safety culture and continuous improvement on the project. This is a hands-on role with a clear impact on project risk, compliance, and operational safety.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Company car or car allowance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Long-term career progression
• Opportunity to work on flagship infrastructure projects
• Other company benefits

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety tours
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, client requirements, and UK health & safety legislation
• Support site teams with risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Deliver toolbox talks, site briefings, and health & safety inductions
• Monitor subcontractor performance and maintain high safety standards
• Assist with development and implementation of project HSEQ initiatives
• Produce reports and maintain accurate health & safety records
• Build strong relationships with operational teams to promote a positive behavioural safety culture
• Support external audits and client inspections as required

Key requirements

• Previous Health & Safety Advisor experience within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects
• Experience with Tier 1 or principal contractor is highly desirable
• Knowledge of earthworks, highways, rail, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects advantageous
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)
• Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH, CertIOSH or working towards)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

• communication
• stakeholder management
• team collaboration
• risk assessments
• method statements
• safe systems of work

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